Pizza Guys Opening Berkeley Location
Growing pizza franchise concept continues growth in Bay Area as demand continues to rise
This is not Vahdat’s first experience as a business owner. He has experience owning and operating a used car dealership, and prior to that, he was involved in real estate. After seeing the success of the Pizza Guys model throughout Covid-19, he knew it was a concept he wanted to be part of.
“Pizza Guys’ model helped it thrive throughout the pandemic,” said Vahdat. “With the delivery and takeout pizza industry continuing to face demand, Pizza Guys is the perfect brand to bring to the Berkeley area.”
As a takeout and delivery concept, when the pandemic struck, Pizza Guys already had the infrastructure in place to provide service to customers when stay-at-home orders were implemented. The brand also already had the operations and processes in place to continue to get people their food through delivery and takeout. In order to ensure the safety of both team members and customers, Pizza Guys implemented tamper-proof packaging, contactless delivery, cashless payments and has put up sneeze guards in stores as well.
“After learning more about the corporate involvement in the franchising process, I know that Pizza Guys was going to be a great fit for me,” added Vahdat. “The brand has a track record of success in helping franchisees navigate the opening process, and has provided guidance throughout Covid-19, and I’m excited to join the Pizza Guys family and help grow the brand.”
Throughout the pandemic Pizza Guys’ loyal customers have stuck with the brand, and an increase in demand for delivery and takeout has led to incredible growth and success. To keep up with increased demand, Pizza Guys hired over 300 new team members across the system, providing jobs to those whose employment had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Pizza Guys has always put community first including donating thousands of pizzas to healthcare workers since the start of the pandemic and giving team members free pizzas to take home after each shift.
“Pizza Guys has continued to prove its resiliency throughout the pandemic,” said Pizza Guys CEO and founder Shahpour Nejad. “Experienced franchise partners like Ali who share our passion for providing our communities with high quality pizzas are what help us continue to expand and serve new customers. We look forward to the positive impact Ali’s new location will have on the Berkeley community and can’t wait for him to open his doors.”
For more information about Pizza Guys’ franchise opportunity, visit https://www.pizzaguys.com/franchising.
About Pizza Guys
Founded in 1986 and franchising since 1994, Pizza Guys offers high-quality and delicious gourmet pizzas at a price point that can meet every budget. Each Pizza Guys pizza is handcrafted using fresh-made dough, 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, and a sauce made with fresh-packed, California-grown tomatoes, all topped with high quality toppings from trusted brands. The brand currently has 70 stores open and operating across three states. For more information about Pizza Guys, please visit: https://www.pizzaguys.com.
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